This is apparently a case of a genericized trademark

I thought aspirin was the general name for the painkilling medicine, like acetaminophen of ibuprofen

  • Atomic@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    You are mistaken, but it’s such an easy mistake to make as you’ll see. Adrenaline is the name for the naturally occuring hormone.

    A brand name, and trademarked name (in the US) for the drug which consisted of extracted Adrenaline, Was “Adrenalin”.